Vladimir Guerrero vs Fred McGriff: Career Stats Comparison
Fred McGriff has the better career line of the two, leading 13 of the 14 scored categories on this page (1 further counting total is shown but not scored). Vladimir Guerrero has played 2019–present as a hitter; Fred McGriff played 1986–2004 as a hitter.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
Vladimir Guerrero (2019–present) and Fred McGriff (1986–2004) — they broke in during the 2010s and the 1980s respectively, which makes the side-by-side worth doing carefully. Vladimir Guerrero has 1,218 hits and 192 home runs through October 12, 2026; Fred McGriff finished with 2,490 hits and 493 home runs. Below is the full career table, PIV adjustment, peak seasons, and a verdict.
Quick answer
- Who hit more home runs? Fred McGriff, with 493 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS? Fred McGriff, with .886 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average? Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Fred McGriff's .284.
- Who had more hits? Fred McGriff, with 2,490 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.
- Who drove in more runs? Fred McGriff, with 1,550 to Vladimir Guerrero's 648.
- Who has the higher career PIV? Fred McGriff, with 37,233 career PIV to Vladimir Guerrero's 14,982.
- Who won more championships? Fred McGriff, with 1 World Series title to Vladimir Guerrero's 0.
Vladimir Guerrero
Fred McGriff
Career Stats Side-by-Side
Every cell below is a career total or career rate for Vladimir Guerrero and Fred McGriff. Cells highlighted in green mark the category leader. 14 of the 15 lines below are scored; the other one is a counting total on which fewer is not an achievement, so no one is awarded it. Counting stats reward longevity, and strikeouts are left unmarked because a longer career accumulates more of them. Rate stats are not era-adjusted, and the 2010s and the 1980s were different run environments, so read them against their eras, or use the PIV card below, which is adjusted.
Vladimir Guerrero is still active — his totals below are current through October 12, 2026.
| Statistic | Vladimir Guerrero | Fred McGriff |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 1,119 | Leads: 2,460 |
| At-Bats | 4,276 | Leads: 8,757 |
| Runs | 643 | Leads: 1,349 |
| Hits | 1,218 | Leads: 2,490 |
| Doubles | 236 | Leads: 441 |
| Triples | 6 | Leads: 24 |
| Home Runs | 192 | Leads: 493 |
| RBI | 648 | Leads: 1,550 |
| Walks | 486 | Leads: 1,305 |
| Strikeouts not scored | 726 | 1,882 |
| Stolen Bases | 33 | Leads: 72 |
| Batting Avg | Leads: .285 | .284 |
| On-Base % | .361 | Leads: .377 |
| Slugging % | .478 | Leads: .509 |
| OPS | .839 | Leads: .886 |
PIV Comparison through 2025
By PIV (Player Impact Value), Fred McGriff outpaces Vladimir Guerrero 37,233 to 14,982 — a longevity gap rather than a per-season one: Fred McGriff played 21 seasons to Vladimir Guerrero's 7, while Vladimir Guerrero carries the higher per-season figure (2,140 to 1,773). PIV adjusts each season to league baselines, so it's the cleanest way to compare careers across eras.
PIV is computed through the 2025 season. The career totals on this page include 2026 to date, so PIV does not yet reflect the 2026 season.
Peak Seasons
The best single seasons each player produced, ranked by OPS among qualified workloads (300+ at-bats).
Vladimir Guerrero — top 3 seasons by OPS
Fred McGriff — top 3 seasons by OPS
Verdict
On the head-to-head card, Fred McGriff leads in hits, home runs, RBI, and runs, while Vladimir Guerrero owns batting average. That doesn't settle the era debate, but on the raw scoreboard the edge goes to Fred McGriff. PIV agrees: Fred McGriff grades out higher across their careers. Click through to each profile for the full season-by-season breakdown.
Related Matchups
How the Vladimir Guerrero and Fred McGriff careers compare
Fred McGriff (1986–2004) was finished before Vladimir Guerrero (2019–present) arrived, so they never shared a league. The table compares 1,119 games of Vladimir Guerrero with 2,460 of Fred McGriff across 7 and 21 PIV seasons; totals favor the longer career by default. Where Vladimir Guerrero comes out ahead, it is in batting average (.285 to .284). Vladimir Guerrero struck out more than walked (726 to 486); Fred McGriff struck out more than walked (1,882 to 1,305). In on-base percentage, Fred McGriff holds the edge, .377 to .361. Best seasons: 2021 for Vladimir Guerrero (1.002 OPS, 48 HR, 111 RBI, .311 avg) and 1994 for Fred McGriff (1.012 OPS, 34 HR, 94 RBI, .318 avg). Vladimir Guerrero's numbers are live and update with each game, so the comparison is a snapshot.
Vladimir Guerrero vs Fred McGriff: Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was better, Vladimir Guerrero or Fred McGriff?
- By the career statistics compared on this page, Fred McGriff leads Vladimir Guerrero in 13 of the 14 scored categories.
- Did Vladimir Guerrero or Fred McGriff hit more home runs?
- Fred McGriff, with 493 to Vladimir Guerrero's 192.
- Who had the higher OPS?
- Fred McGriff, with .886 to Vladimir Guerrero's .839.
- Who had the higher batting average?
- Vladimir Guerrero, with .285 to Fred McGriff's .284.
- Who had more hits?
- Fred McGriff, with 2,490 to Vladimir Guerrero's 1,218.